manners

noun

plural of manner
as in demeanor
personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting the young man's impeccable manners are an unmistakable sign of a good upbringing

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Recent Examples of manners Even as the identity of the South evolves, and more young people lose certain traits that are identifiably southern, manners remain one of the region’s most distinctive and steadfast qualities. — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026 Beneath Lamb’s unkempt appearance, crude manners, noxious flatulence, and stinging remarks lies one of the sharpest minds in MI5 and a man fiercely protective of his brood of misfits. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026 From being able to host an impeccable event at a moment’s notice to showing graciousness in every circumstance to having an impressively clean and organized home, manners and poise come to mind. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 This job will most likely fall on you, but your child can certainly practice ​good manners by drawing a picture, writing their name, or even decorating the envelope. — Amanda Rock, Parents, 12 Aug. 2026 The Casual Drive Around town, the T/A+’s mild road manners play huge dividends. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 12 Aug. 2026 The Portuguese tend to be traditional and place a high value on manners. — Sheree M. Mitchell, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 The causes and manners of death are pending the results of forensic autopsies that were scheduled for Sunday, per the news release from the coroners’ offices. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 Montana interrupts himself, unnecessarily minding his manners. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manners
  1. demeanor
  2. etiquette
  3. attitude
  4. proprieties
  5. posture
  6. form
Noun
  • Turner recalled his first game as a rookie in 2023 against the Seattle Seahawks, and Donald’s demeanor.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Not as verbally eloquent as Roosevelt, Eisenhower communicated with a broad smile and a confident demeanor.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of demeanor
Noun
  • The rapper’s all-black outfit was allowed, but his shades violated court etiquette.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In other words, cruise etiquette isn’t about memorizing a list of dos and don’ts.
    — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of etiquette
Noun
  • Before Gus could take on that role, Bell first had to find a dog with the right attitude for the job.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In a sport like golf, where grinders like Clark are revered, that sort of head-down, do-the-work attitude may be what ends up appealing to fans.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of attitude
Noun
  • Faulkner said the Apartment Association will also help arrange community gatherings with first responders at participating proprieties.
    — Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
  • At this point, the proprieties of writing op eds call upon us to offer citations to this effect.
    — Oded J K Faran, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Definition of proprieties
Noun
  • Deflecting attacks steadily depletes a posture meter underneath the enemy's health bar.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Through a treatment plan that included changing his gaming posture and intensive physical therapy, Lee was able to return to play just a month later.
    — Erica D. Henn, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of posture
Noun
  • The National Golf Foundation said in May that the number of female on-course golfers rose 45 percent form 2020 to 2025.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • For the two-part exposé, written in diary form, Steinem assumed a fake identity and accepted a job for several weeks as a bunny.
    — Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of form

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“Manners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manners. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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